LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Barbara Pelikow upon the occasion of
receiving the Special Education Administrator of the Year Award from the
Association of Orthodox Jewish Teachers on March 15, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals who have distinguished themselves
through their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives
of service to their community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Barbara Pelikow upon the occasion of receiving the Special Education
Administrator of the Year Award from the Association of Orthodox Jewish
Teachers at its 39th Annual Luncheon to be held on Sunday, March 15,
2009, at The Renaissance, Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Pelikow is being recognized for her outstanding lead-
ership, community involvement and unwavering commitment to the Associ-
ation of Orthodox Jewish Teachers' policies; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Barbara Pelikow
currently serves as an administrator in the Department of Education's
Brooklyn Integrated Service Center (ISC); and
WHEREAS, Barbara Pelikow began her esteemed career at the Board of
Education as a special education teacher in the program for Language and
Hearing Impaired Children (SLHIC) in 20K204; after a hiatus of several
years to raise a family, she returned to the Board, where she taught
students with special needs at 27K045 in Queens; she later became an
educational evaluator and subsequently the placement officer for the
Committee of Special Education in District 27; and
WHEREAS, After the Department of Education's first restructuring,
Barbara Pelikow's new position was a Special Education Evaluation and
Placement Officer (SEEPO) for Region 5; she then became an Instructional
Support Specialist (ISS) for Region 5, covering districts in Queens and
Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, Shortly thereafter, Barbara Pelikow became the Regional
Administrator of Special Education (RASE) which evolved into her current
position as an Administrator of Special Education (ASE) for schools in
Districts 13, 14, 15, 16, 19, 23, and 32; in addition, she has worked as
a consultant to Nassau BOCES, evaluating possible learning problems with
Hebrew speaking students; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Pelikow has been called upon to contribute her time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, she is an active member of her Young Israel
synagogue, where she has served on committees and chaired many diverse
programs; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Barbara Pelikow has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Alan, their chil-
dren, Shira, Michael, and Aimee, and their in-laws, Ari and Alisa, as
well as their grandchildren, Jakie and Ashi, all of whom feel privileged
to be a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blend-
ing of strength, intellect and commitment as that demonstrated by
Barbara Pelikow over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to others;
and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and

sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned recognition and applause; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Barbara Pelikow upon the occasion of receiving the Special Educa-
tion Administrator of the Year Award from the Association of Orthodox
Jewish Teachers; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Barbara Pelikow.